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3.2.2Conduct

56	The conduct stage is the main part of the evaluation process (see Figure 3.3).
	During the conduct stage, the evaluator reviews the evaluation deliverables
	received from the sponsor or developer and performs the evaluator actions
	required by the assurance criteria.
57	During the evaluation, the evaluator may generate observation reports. The
	evaluator may request clarification on the application of a requirement from the
	overseer using an observation report. This request could result in an interpretation
	of a requirement to ensure consistent application of the requirement in future
	evaluations. The evaluator may also use the observation report to identify a
	potential vulnerability or deficiency and to request additional information from the
	sponsor or the developer. The distribution of the observation reports may be
	further specified in the scheme.
58	The overseer monitors the evaluation as required by the scheme. The evaluator
	produces the Evaluation Technical Report (ETR) which contains the overall
	verdict and the justification for the verdict.

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	Developer
observation reports		observation reports
evaluation deliverables		evaluation deliverables
evaluation deliverables
Sponsor		Evaluator
observation reports
		interpretations
		observation reports
	Overseer
Figure 3.3 - Conduct stage
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